Lead research and development conceptual system trade studies for Sandia programs.

Direct systematic study toward a fuller knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts, and discovers or synthesizes new approaches to achieve goals.

Use systems engineering principles to research, design, or develop structures, instruments, machines, experiments, processes, systems, theories, or technologies; to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design; or to forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions as well as eventual mission characteristics and application.

Create new understandings and capabilities by using the scientific method’s hypothesis, test, and evaluation techniques; critical review; or similar engineering research and development methods to bring disparate technologies together to solve system issues.

Initiate, design, develop, execute, and evaluate new processes, products, or systems through basic and applied research.

Bachelor’s and advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant STEM discipline; or Bachelor’s in a relevant STEM discipline plus 4 years relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree

Two years relevant experience

Desired:

Demonstrated leadership skills

Experience working with: National Nuclear Security Administration, DoD customers, Los Alamos National Laboratory, DoD contractors, as well as the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) and Pantex Production Plants

Experience in the following areas: surveillance, engineering drawing and authorization system, production, product development and qualification, testing and evaluation, modeling and simulation

Experience with and understanding of Nuclear Weapons

Proven ability to integrate and work effectively across technical teams, interface with customers and suppliers to resolve issues, and conduct tradeoffs to identify system solutions is essential

Proven ability to work effectively with management is essential

Demonstrated communication skills

Department Description:

The W76-1 Life Extension Project Department is responsible for the refurbishment of the W76 warhead to extend its stockpile life. We are seeking an experienced R&D Systems Engineer or equivalent to join our team to lead high-visibility, fast-paced engineering and science activities in support of W76-1 system. We are responsible for the continued qualification and production of an integrated replacement arming, fuzing and firing (AF&F) system, a joint test assembly (JTA), and the system hardware for the Mk4A reentry body assembly. Our responsibilities also include all facets of supporting a weapon system; weapon system assessments of critical components, technical efforts supporting nuclear safety, special studies and testing and analysis of the stockpile weapon systems/components. Important external interfaces include our National Nuclear Security Administration, DoD customers, Los Alamos National Laboratory, DoD contractors, as well as the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) and Pantex Production Plants. Developing internal interfaces and relationships with component, quality, design definition, test and evaluation, computational simulation, and independent assessment organizations will be critical for the successful candidate(s).

About Sandia:

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Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory managed and operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-AC04-94AL85000.